Ooty - 3 Day City Experience Itinerary

1. Day 1: Government Botanical Gardens
   10 minutes (3.6 km) from Udhagamandalam Railway Station

   Explore the Garden which has a beautiful collection of a variety of trees and plants. It is a great place to take a leisurely stroll and enjoy the scenery. You can also visit the Toda Mund to learn about the culture and heritage of the indigenous Toda tribe.

2. Day 2: Ooty Lake
   15 minutes (4.5 km) from Government Botanical Gardens

   The serene Ooty Lake is a great place to take a boat ride and enjoy the views. You can also walk around and enjoy the beautiful scenery or have a picnic by the lake. For adventure enthusiasts, there is a mini train ride and a children's park nearby.

3. Day 3: Doddabetta Peak
   45 minutes (10.4 km) from Ooty Lake

   Enjoy the breathtaking views from the tallest peak in the Nilgiri Hills at Doddabetta Peak. You can hike up the peak or take a car to the top. There is also a telescope house where you can view the surrounding landscape in detail.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Government Botanical Gardens (1-2 hours, ₹30 entrance fee)
• Ooty Lake (1-2 hours, ₹20 for adults and ₹10 for children)
• Doddabetta Peak (2-3 hours, ₹10 entrance fee)
Total Estimated Costs: ₹70-80

Useful tips

If you have more time, you could visit the Tea Museum to learn about tea production in the Nilgiri Hills. You can also take a toy train ride to enjoy the scenic beauty of the surrounding area. For those who love adventure, you can also go on a trek to Pykara Falls.

If you have less time, you could skip Doddabetta Peak and instead visit the St. Stephen's Church or the Thread Garden.